19 NOVEMBER 2018

Anthony Joshua Fight Dates And Venue Announced

Anthony Joshua’s next opponent may not be finalised as yet but the venue and dates for his next two fights, has been confirmed. The current WBA,IBF and WBO Heavyweight champion will defend his titles at Wembley Stadium in London on September 22, 2018 and again on April 13,2019.

The Heavyweight king has already set a post-war attendance record at the stadium when 90,000 fans filled Wembley Stadium to watch Joshua stop Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round of their thrilling battle in April,2013.

The 28 year old has since filled Principality Stadium in Cardiff,Wales twice, defending his belts against Carlos Takam in October before unifying the division by taking Joseph Parker’s WBO belt in March – with the two events in the Welsh capital pulling in over 150,000 fans.

“I am returning to Wembley after two mega fights in Cardiff,” said Joshua. “I want to thank the supporters from Wales and Great Britain and also the people of London for patiently awaiting my return.

“Being north London born and raised it is in my blood. The opportunity to fight in such an iconic stadium is normally a once in career opportunity, so to be given the chance to fight there again is amazing. Wembley just added a fourth lion to the den.”

“I’m extremely honoured to get the opportunity to promote two more shows at the national stadium and delighted for British fight fans that Anthony has made this commitment to them,” said promoter Eddie Hearn.

“I don’t think anyone will either forget that night of April 29 against Klitschko and we plan to bring two more dramatic events to Wembley Stadium in September and April. Images from these AJ events make our country the envy of the boxing world and long may it continue.”

An announcement on the opponent for Joshua’s clash in September and ticket details will be made next week.